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Ostend to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Basel takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m
Duration
1,003 km
Distance
CHF 249
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
7h 9m
CHF 156–430

Ostend to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,002.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ostende to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 9m.

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